Proverbs 26:11 addresses a BIG reason many people never seem to have the success they want. It says..."as a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly." Too often we stay attached to things and methods that aren't helping us move forward. We find ourselves repeating the same mistakes over and over hoping for a different result.
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Don't Return To Your Vomit In 2022!
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Clear The Clutter To Get Focused!
So much information is coming to us from so many different sources. What we forget is the most important place to clean up - our mind. I've known too many people that watch too many things and experience information overload or maybe a better word is information overwhelm. Knowledge is good. However, knowledge isn't much use to us until we apply it.
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Are You Putting Putting First Things First?
Ephesians 5:15 says "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time."
If there were a top ten for excuses for not exercising and eating right, number one would be "I'm too busy " or "I don't have time."
I'll never give this excuse any credibility because you make time for what is important to you.CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Two Steps Forward One Step Back
James 1:2-3 says "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness."
There I was, the beginning of 2021. I had set some aggressive fitness goals and was motivated to pursue them throughout the year. But then, my faith got tested.CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Respect The Process And The Glory Will Come!
Romans 8:18 says "I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us." When I read this passage I think of DELAYED GRATIFICATION.
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Who Am I To Judge?
Romans 2:1 says "Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things." It's so easy for us to judge others and point out ALL their mistakes and dumb decisions. However, when something doesn't go our way or we make a bad decision... It's never our fault, right?
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Do You Have Branches That Need Pruning?
A recent survey stated the average gym goer spends 11.7 hours per week on their health and fitness regimen. That's a lot of time to invest in something. With that much time invested, you would hope to bear some "good fruit" in the form of results.
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Attitude of Gratitude
Showing gratitude is good for your soul. You cannot be crabby or sad when you are being grateful. It just doesn't work.
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Are You Preventing Yourself From Success?
As you probably know by now, I love football. It has always been a BIG part of my life. I've played and I've coached. I'm not a huge TV watcher but I love watching football on the weekends during my down time. Whenever I'm watching I go nuts when a winning team decides to take their foot off the pedal and play the dreaded "nickel prevent defense." What is that play all about and how does it relate to health and fitness? Read on to find out
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I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!
There are times in life where we all "fall down." Injuries, illnesses, financial hardships, divorce...all these things can knock us right off our feet. They usually happen at the most inconvenient time. I mean, is there ever a convenient time for a hardship? The trick is to not allow the "fall" to continue. Recognize when we've fallen and work to get back up sooner rather than later.
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Endurance Grows Through Trials
During my almost 27 years of personal training I have accumulated multiple certifications and tons of continuing education credits. While those accolades have been a big part of developing my training knowledge, they aren't nearly as valuable as the practical experience of training for a specific event or dealing with an injury. Getting injured is a trial we all encounter at some point in our lives. For me, it has become an opportunity to learn more about the body and support myself and our clients better.
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Attack BIG Goals Like A Mogul Hill
And it shall be said, "Build up, build up, prepare the way, remove every obstruction from my people's way." Isaiah 57:14.
Skiing in the mountains is one of my favorite things to do.
I've been skiing out in Colorado since I was a kid.
One of the biggest challenges on the mountains are mogul hills.
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Lessons From The Offensive Line
My college football experience had a BIG role in shaping who I am today. It humbled me, challenged me and taught me the process of setting BIG goals and seeing them through.
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When You Kill Your Time You Murder Your Opportunities
"Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense." Proverbs 12:11.
According to a recent survey in usnews.com, the average American spends 3.1 hours per day watching TV. Digitalmarketing.org puts the average social media time at over 2 hours per day.
When I look at these numbers it's apparent most of us have plenty of time to kill.
The problem along with killing time is we are killing opportunities too.
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As You Think So You Are
"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he" Proverbs 23:7
How do you think of yourself?
If we talked to other people like we talked to ourselves in our thoughts we would get slapped.CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Little Things Matter
"One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much" Luke 16:10 Last week I had the privilege of going fishing for catfsh on the Mighty Mississippi with my old high school friend Andy. Andy has fished professionally and is the BEST fisherman I know. (So good, in fact, I could see him hosting his own fishing program).
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No Pressure...No Diamonds
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life." James 1:12. Simply put, when we are faced with trials in our lives, we are forced to grow and change. It's a choice we get to make.
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Keep Getting Up
"For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up." Proverbs 24:16. Too often we when we fail (fall down) we think of it as a negative thing. This shouldn't be the case. Have you ever heard the term "failing forward?" Thomas Edison knew this. One of his most famous quotes is "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Failing is really learning.
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How To Kick the Ass of Fear
"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear." 1 John 4:18.
Fear is defined as "an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat."
Do you remember the last time you felt REAL fear?
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Are You Wise In Your Own Eyes?
"Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them." Proverbs 26:12
When I worked at the big club there was this guy named Dale who would always come up to the trainer desk to talk fat loss strategies with me.
More like argue and debate his theories with me.
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